Motorway toll tax hike! PHC seeks clarification of policy
Peshawar High Court took notice of the repeated of hike in Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway toll tax and sought policy clarification from the authorities concerned. The hearing on the petitions filed against the increase in toll tax on the motorway continued by Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Farah Jamshed, during which the
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa courts announce winter holidays
By: Kamran Ali Shah PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday announced winter vacations for all courts across the province. According to a statement issued by the PHC, it has announced winter vacations for 2025-26 for all upper and lower courts across the province. It said that all lower
Evening courts formally launched in Peshawar, proceedings begin
PESHAWAR: S.M. Atiq Shah, Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court formally launched evening courts in Peshawar, which have started holding regular sessions. The opening event was graced by the presence of Registrar of Peshawar High Court Muhammad Zaib, Principal Secretary to the Chief Justice Adil Majeed, District Sessions Judge
PHC seeks detailed dengue prevention report from health department
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has shown displeasure with the efforts made to control dengue in the province and has asked the Health Department for a report. The issue arose during the hearing of a dengue control petition, overseen by Chief Justice S.M. Atiq Shah. The Director General of
PHC declares bar associations strike and court boycott illegal
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that bar associations do not have the authority to stop lawyers from taking part in court sessions or attending hearings. This ruling was made following a petition challenging lawyers’ strikes and court boycotts. Justice Syed Arshad Ali in his 43-page judgment highlighted
PHC imposes ban on illegal gatherings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has delivered a verdict on unlawful gatherings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa enforcing a strict prohibition on political rallies, processions and meetings close to government offices. In its decision the court stated that political events, such, as rallies or marches are forbidden on the grounds of
PHC extends protective bail of KP CM Sohail Afridi till November 27
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court while extending the protective bail of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has ordered that he should not be arrested in any registered case till November 27. The hearing was conducted by a division bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Waqar Ahmed, however, the detailed
PHC bars KP govt from using government resources in political activities
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court(PHC) barred the government from using official vehicles for rallies, long marches, and other political activities and termed it a blatant violation of law. The court ruled that the use of rescue machinery and the fire brigade in political rallies is blatant dishonesty. Use of government resources
PHC dismisses Anti-corruption reference against former KP Minister
PHC dismisses Anti-corruption reference against former KP MinisterThe Peshawar High Court has dismissed the reference filed by the Anti-Corruption Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Minister Atif Khan. On the petition filed by Atif Khan, the court issued a written decision and declared the notice issued by the Anti-Corruption
PHC grants protective bail to Faisal Amin and Shandana Gulzar
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court(PHC) grants protective bail to MNA Faisal Ameen Gandapur and MNA Shandana Gulzar in separate cases on Tuesday. Hearing the petition Chief Justice SM Aqeeq Shah granted protectives bail to Shandana Gulzar till November 13 and ordered that petitioner should approach the relevant court within the stipulated
